Allen Beacon Hill Homeowners Association, Inc.

What Allen Beacon Hill Homeowners Association, Inc.'s governing documents say

This is an excerpt from a standard single-family homeowners' association in Allen, TX. The document is a collection of policies and guidelines adopted by the board, not the full declaration of covenants. It covers rules on flags, payment plans, rainwater recovery, religious items, solar panels, document access, roofing materials, and assessment collection. The actual deed restrictions (from 1996 and 1997) are referenced but not included here.

• Flag display: You may display the U.S. flag, Texas state flag, or military branch flag. One flagpole allowed, max 20 ft tall, flag max 3'x5'. Poles must be permanent materials, maintained, and not generate excessive noise.
• Payment plans for delinquent assessments: Owners delinquent on assessments can request a 6-month payment plan. Requires 25% down plus equal monthly payments. A $5/month monitoring fee applies. No default on a prior plan within 2 years.
• Rainwater recovery devices: Rain barrels or harvesting systems require written approval. They cannot be placed on common property or between the home and the street. Must match home's color scheme. The association may regulate size and location if visible from street or neighbors.
• Religious item display: One or more religious items may be displayed on the entry door or frame, total size not exceeding 25 square inches. No prior approval needed. Must not threaten safety, violate law, or be patently offensive.
• Solar energy devices: Solar panels require advance approval. Roof-mounted panels must not extend beyond roof edges, must match roof slope, and be least visible from street. Ground-mounted panels allowed only in fenced yards or patios and must not extend above the fence. Color of frames must match roof or be silver/bronze/black.
• Document inspection and copying: Owners can inspect and copy association records by written request. Association must respond within 10 business days. Costs: $0.10 per page for paper copies, $15/hour labor, plus overhead. Confidential info may be redacted.
• Assessment collection: Assessments due semi-annually on January 1 and July 1. A $25 late fee applies after 45 days, repeated every 30 days. After 90 days, account goes to attorney; after 120 days, a lien may be filed. Foreclosure possible for continued delinquency.
• Roofing materials: The association cannot ban shingles that are wind/hail resistant, provide energy efficiency or solar capability, resemble authorized shingles, and match surrounding aesthetics. This policy overrides conflicting restrictions.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.